Moro Helmet

Edmos1212 · 18th April 2014, 08:43 AM

For your comments please. Got this from a maranao seller for a steal price (based on what i pay versus its supposed value). Not sure if this is a moro helmet though am quite sure this is a Filipino one. Not also sure if this is used as part of an armor set. Not also sure if this is antique though its quite old and dusty when i had it taken down from the display wall.

Battara · 19th April 2014, 09:17 PM

Greetings Edmos. I like this, it is a nice piece, thank you for posting.

First of all, I doubt this goes with Moro armor (though anything is possible). Usually moro helmets look more Spanish and made of metal like brass.

Second, this does look like Maranao okir work, so I might say that this is a traditional Maranao salakot or hat.

Third, not sure how old this is, though I am not seeing the type of patina showing 19th century, though this is based on the pictures I see.

18th April 2014, 08:43 AM	#1
Edmos1212 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 23	Moro Helmet For your comments please. Got this from a maranao seller for a steal price (based on what i pay versus its supposed value). Not sure if this is a moro helmet though am quite sure this is a Filipino one. Not also sure if this is used as part of an armor set. Not also sure if this is antique though its quite old and dusty when i had it taken down from the display wall. Attached Images

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19th April 2014, 09:17 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Greetings Edmos. I like this, it is a nice piece, thank you for posting. First of all, I doubt this goes with Moro armor (though anything is possible). Usually moro helmets look more Spanish and made of metal like brass. Second, this does look like Maranao okir work, so I might say that this is a traditional Maranao salakot or hat. Third, not sure how old this is, though I am not seeing the type of patina showing 19th century, though this is based on the pictures I see.